Sous Chef

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Industry pay

Variable tronç for managers

Extra holiday after 5 years

Staff discount 50% for you and up to 3

Gift voucher on anniversaries

Career Development and Training

Discounts at retailers/health/travel

Job summary

The Ivy Collection is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen in London. You will work hands-on alongside line chefs, while also leading and developing the team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

You will focus on food quality, training, and performance management, supporting the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to maintain high standards and a positive service environment. This is a leadership role with continued growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for quality and creativity.
• Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Experience leading a large kitchen team.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of GP and stock control.
• Ability to organise and direct many checks at once.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
• Ensuring deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver.
• Daily due diligence.
• Junior staff wellbeing.
• Checking cleaning rotas are completed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations hygiene standards.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence in execution.
• Assist with performance management of kitchen personnel.
• Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in maintaining a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Communication

Interpersonal skills

High pressure

Large kitchen team

Food safety

GP & stock control

Job description

The Ivy Collection:

The Ivy Collection is established as an iconic destination for fine dining and impeccable service, The Ivy represents elegance, sophistication, and culinary excellence. With a rich history spanning decades, our commitment to exceeding guest expectations remains unwavering.

Job Description:

The Sous Chef will work alongside the line chefs to ensure every dish is prepared to our high standards. The role is a leadership role but still requires you to be hands-on – perfect for someone who still loves cooking but wants to perfect their leadership skills.

With such a large kitchen team, you are able to focus on each aspect of the role, so that when you are on section with the team you are focused on food quality and training and when you are on Pass you are fully focused on leading the team through a great service.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
• Ensuring deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver.
• Daily due diligence.
• Junior staff wellbeing.
• Checking cleaning rotas are completed
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations hygiene standards.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence in execution.
• Assist with performance management of kitchen personnel.
• Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in maintaining a positive work environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality and creativity.
• Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience in working with a large kitchen team.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and culinary techniques.
• A knowledge of GP and stock control.
• Ability to organise and direct many checks at once.

Benefits & rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc).
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Join our kitchen team as Sous Chef and be a part of delivering exceptional dining experiences!

About us:

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.